Gym Leader Stephen

Gym Leader and aviator Stephen is the fourth gym leader that the player must battle for the Soaring Badge. Players should be wary of Stephen's high level Pokemon and should be well prepared for the battle with him.

History
Stephen's gym is a huge plan hangar where all the planes in Anthian are kept. Many tools and equipment are lying around the gym. This is the first gym where the player can talking with the gym leader without having to complete any puzzle first. However, after talking to Stephen, the player will be asked to find some tools for Stephen to help him fix his jet. While looking for the tools, the player will fight a number of Marshaller's. After finding all the tools for Stephen's plane, Stephen will come out from beneath the plane and accept the player's challenge for a battle.

After the battle Stephen tells the player that he finds great joy in every battle regardless if he wins or loses. He also says that he find great enjoyment in the freedom of flying and that he could tell that the player was having that same feeling during the battle. He then gives the player the Soaring Badge and TM40 and congratulates the player reminding the player to always fly freely.

Personality
Stephen has a very enjoyable and positive attitude. He's the kind of person to always be an optimist. He enjoys working hard and loves battling as well as flying an describes his feelings towards flying as absolute freedom.

Dialogue
''"Hey there! I'm sorry, but I've got my hands full at the moment. I need to measure this gap. Would you mind finding a measuring tape for me? We've got to have one lying around here somewhere. That measuring tape! It's just what I need! Thanks... let me just...there we go. About one and seven eighths. Hmmm... Thanks for your help with the tape, but now I need a wrench. I'd prefer our adjustable wrench. It's one-of-a-kind. I think it's in a tool chest somewhere in the hangar. That's exactly the wrench I need! How did you know? Okay... I'm just gonna... alright. Sweet, now I just have to take care of this annoying little deformed bar... I see you found a hammer! Probably the only one we've got. Now... if i an just...wow. I cant believe that worked so easily. Sorry about that. Thanks for the help gathering the necessary tools. Oops, one second... That's better. Now, to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit? Ah, you have come to challenge me for Anthian City's Gym Badge. Battling is the least I can do in return for your timely assistance. Well excellent, I love a good battle." "I'm not sure if it was the work i did on the jet, or that battle, but I feel winded. I find great joy in every battle, regardless of whether I win or lose. It's much like the enjoyment I get from flying. There just isn't a way to express the freedom felt while soaring through the sky or battlefield. I could tell that you were feeling that freedom during our match. You were definitely an opponent worth of my time, and for that I'm grateful. It is my privilege to reward you with the Soaring Badge. With this badge, you will be able to trade for Pokemon up to level 60. You will also be able to use the move Fly outside of battle. Fly will enable you to travel more quickly between the towns and cities of Roria. That also reminds me, I want you to have this. TM40 contains the move Aerial Ace. This Flying-type move never misses. You've done an upstanding job today, young trainer. I want to thank you again for your help. Good luck to you on your adventures, and remember to fly freely."''
 * After defeating Stephen: "Mayday! Mayday!"

Trivia

 * Gym Leader Stephen is based on Crazyman32 — the creator of numerous famous aviation games such as Perilous Skies, RO-Port Tycoon and Freeflight.